Electrician (20.26)

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Installs, maintains, operates, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical equipment at
Company facilities operating on single and 3-phase electrical platforms up to 600V.
* Performs the startup, verification and ongoing operational support of typical industrial
electrical equipment operating in a water utility environment.
* Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial control system equipment,
SCADA system equipment and related hardware. Performs startup and verification
activities to verify proper equipment operation.
* Installs and maintains various instrumentation devices.
* Performs maintenance activities on electro-mechanical equipment and ancillary
equipment such as valve actuators (pneumatic and electric), compressed air
systems and other support systems associated with water supply and treatment
facilities.
* Participates in the engineering, design and construction of electrical facilities
associated with Capital Improvement Projects.
* Reviews electrical designs, prepares and reports on electrical project status,
completes as-builts and participates in pre-construction meetings.
* Responsible for inspecting electrical installations and repair work performed by
others.
* Ensures compliance of company facilities and equipment with applicable National
Electrical Code (NEC) and other regulatory requirements and Company standards
and specifications.
* Participates in scheduled safety meetings, training and other seminars.
* Oversees and maintains electrical project status data for cost control and progress
reports.
* Available for emergency response, 24 hours/day, seven days/week.
* Duties may include conduit bending, wire pulling and hand digging.
* Works under general supervision. Travel may be required.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Valid California Driver's license required.
* Completion of a four-year Electrical Apprentice Program or equivalent preferred.
* Three years of experience required in the installation, maintenance and operation of
industrial electrical systems operating on single phase and 3-phase electrical systems up
to 600 volts.
* Knowledge of SCADA equipment and industrial control systems and instrumentation
utilized in a water utility environment.
* Proficient in performing electrical calculations such as, but not limited to load
calculations, wire sizing and breaker sizing calculations.
* Journeyman Understanding of ladder logic control and circuit configuration.
* Proficient in computer applications such as, but not limited to spreadsheet and word
processing applications.
* Knowledge of Wonderware software products preferred.
* Knowledge of PLC operation, including Modicon and Schneider products.
* May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling
and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking,
reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of
time.

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.

Required

Preferred

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